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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC FINANCE (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | PFT716 |
| Name | Sustainable Development and Fiscal Policies |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. VOLKAN YURDADOĞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to examine the concept of sustainable development with its economic, environmental, and social dimensions, and to analyze how fiscal policies can contribute to these goals.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, the theoretical foundations of sustainable development, developments and developments will be discussed. The portfolio of policy instruments such as public expenditures and sustainable debt and the analysis of social impacts will be analyzed. Practical evaluations will be made with examples from Türkiye and certain countries.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
GÖKSU, G. G., & EROĞLU, E. (2023) KAMU MALİYE POLİTİKALARI PERSPEKTİFİNDEN ÇEVRESEL SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR KALKINMA. UN (2023). Global Sustainable Development Report
Notes
OECD (2022). Green Budgeting in OECD Countries 2024 IMF (2021). Climate-Sensitive Management of Public Finances—”Green PFM”
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the conceptual framework of sustainable development. |
| LO02 | Analyzes the relationship between fiscal policy and sustainable development. |
| LO03 | Identifies tools of environmentally sensitive fiscal policies. |
| LO04 | Evaluates the impact of international sustainability policies on national fiscal strategies. |
| LO05 | Evaluates Turkey’s fiscal policies from a sustainability perspective. |
| LO06 | Conducts academic research and analysis on sustainable fiscal policies. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and principles of public finance and evaluate these concepts within the framework of economic policies. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze the structure, sources, and economic impacts of public revenues and expenditures. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehend the budget processes, principles of fiscal discipline, and the theoretical foundations of public debt management. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret the structure, types, and impacts of tax systems on economic growth using factual data. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes the economic and social effects of public finance policies. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solution proposals for real world scenarios of public finance policies. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts independent research in the field of public finance. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns current developments and new approaches in the field of public finance independently. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically evaluate the knowledge in the field of public finance. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate effectively with stakeholders on public finance issues. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Present fiscal policy proposals clearly and persuasively in written/verbal form. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Designs public finance policies within the framework of ethical principles. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Ensures effective use of public resources in line with fiscal sustainability objectives. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to sustainable development | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Historical development of sustainable development | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Indicators and Measurement of Sustainable Development | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Public economics and sustainability | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Public expenditures and social sustainability | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Public Expenditure and Social Impacts: Education | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Public Expenditure and Social Impacts: Health | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Public Expenditure and Social Impacts: Inequality | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Public Expenditure and Social Impacts: Poverty | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Public Expenditure and Social Impacts: climate | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Public Expenditure and Social Impacts: Accessible and clean energy | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | International regulations: Paris Agreement, EU Green Deal | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Global sustainability policies | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Sustainable development strategies in Turkey | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||